Democrat Mike Williams, a Southington native who graduated from the London School of Economics, formerly worked for Joe Biden and lives in the Litchfield County village of New Preston now, announced today that he is running for Congress from the 5th District.
Two months ago, Williams kicked off a listening tour of the sprawling district. He says he heard "the concerns of parents whose children are graduating college with strong grades, but have no employment opportunities in Connecticut...[of] workers worried about their livelihoods being shipped overseas.''
Williams is one of three Democrats that have formally filed their candidacy for the 5th District with the Federal Election Commission. The other declared Democratic candidates are Elizabeth Esty and Dan Roberti.